About Brittany

That’s me with Florence, Italy decorating the background.

Hi! I am Brittany. My love of independence and travel began as a toddler camping in Maine with my parents – or so I’m told. It was then that I embarked on a solo journey at dawn to the nearby lake – probably to think deep toddler thoughts on the great outdoors – while my parents slept blissfully unaware of my departure. They were not pleased to wake to the dead fish I brought back to them as a souvenir of my first solo adventure.

Since then, I have embarked on many adventures domestically and a couple internationally. I have some great dreams for my travel future and I hope you follow along as I make those dreams come true.

Why independent travel is so important to me.

As an anxious introvert I tend to overthink and over-analyze everything, and then completely internalize it. I know this about myself, and I actively try to reign it in and intentionally relax on a daily basis. I have experienced a few unfortunate events in my life, which partly contributed to my anxiety, but also cast a shadow of on-and-off depression as well. Almost every day is a challenge for me – some days worse than others.

Travel opens me up and excites me. Especially independent travel. Although I’m nervous as hell going through it, in the end, I feel empowered and confident in my abilities in both my personal and professional life. Sometimes the one thing that gets me through a rough patch is knowing that I have plans to travel. Whether near or far, I feel invigorated being on the move.

How I hope to help you.

For several years now, my goal in life has been to be brave. The everyday type of brave that those suffering from depression and anxiety must be – brave enough to live my life. Brave enough to go to work with a smile on my face. Mighty enough to pursue the things that enliven me.

I keep a Mighty Life List going to remind myself to do just that. It’s more than just a bucket list of places I want to go, although I definitely mention plenty of places. It’s more like a list of experiences and lessons I think will help me develop and grow personally and professionally, mentally and emotionally.

By sharing my fears and apprehensions, as well as ways in which I (attempt to) overcome them, I hope to inspire other conflicted anxious and adventurous types to move beyond their comfort levels and challenge themselves.

I have always forged my own path on my own timeline, and you can too!

Questions, comments, or stories? Here’s what to do:

I’d be delighted to hear directly from you! For general questions about independent/solo travel , overcoming fear/anxiety/depression, or my minimalist lifestyle, I’m excited to be able to answer many of them through my blog posts. I invite you to follow along or search the site.

Email me: brittany [at] transformedthrutravel [dot] com

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Keep scrolling for some interesting (maybe weird?) facts all about me!

26 Things About Brittany

INTJ personality – “A paradox to most observers, INTJs are able to live by glaring contradictions that nonetheless make perfect sense”

To reiterate the point above, I am a walking contradiction – I’m introverted but not shy. I am a natural leader but despise being in the spotlight. I am a homebody and a traveler. I’m a minimalist and a nester.

I studied Geography and Communications in college.

Nutella on Ritz Crackers is one of my favorite snacks.

I haven’t eaten beef since I was 8 years old. It’s a texture thing and it just gives me a bellyache now.

I’m obsessed with Tiny Houses. They are everything I believe in. Minimalism, efficiency, and mobility.

During my first year of AmeriCorps, I slept in a tent more nights than I slept in a bed.

2 Comments

I stumbled across your website when researching travel podcasts. You remind me very much of one of my authors, Kristin Rockaway, who is a big supporter of 20-something women who travel the world solo on a budget. Would you be interested in reviewing her upcoming contemporary romance called THE WILD WOMEN’S GUIDE TO TRAVELING THE WORLD?

If any of your audience are fans of Sophie Kinsella, Eat Pray Love, or The Devil Wears Prada, then they will love this smart, sexy debut novel of wanderlust that comes out on June 6th. It is also the perfect beach read for those who want to kick up their heels and relax a while.

Kristin is available for interviews and podcasts if you are interestedI know you also work closely with The Budget-Minded Traveler, and I know she would be honored to appear on that podcast as well.